An Empty Seat

So, the bad news we've all been waiting for has finally arrived. A vacancy on the Supreme Court. And it's surely only the first of at least two, given Rehnquist's health. Right now, today, everyone who cares about the Court and its deep and lasting effect on our lives should pick up the phone and call their Senators' offices. Let them know that you hope they will not let GWB get away with nominating judges with obvious right-wing, anti-woman, anti-environment agendas to this most important of institutions. He has said Justices Scalia and Thomas are his models for Supreme Court nominees. Saints preserve us, as my Irish Catholic grandmother used to say. Those are the two Justices with the absolutely worst environmental voting records. The phone number for the Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121, just tell them which senator's office you want. The process of filling Justice O'Connor's place will probably begin quickly. The Senate will be in recess next week. Call now, call often. This is a time to mobilize in any way we can.

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